Careers
Careers in Information
Explore how iSchool students and graduates build careers in design, data, AI, libraries, archives, research, and public service.
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- Outcomes
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- Alumni Stories
Careers at the iSchool
Information Is Everything
Information systems and technologies are fundamentally shaping the behaviors of individuals, organizations, and society, impacting how we connect, learn and develop new knowledge, conduct business, engage with culture, participate in government, and more.
At the iSchool, students build the skills to design better experiences, manage complex information, develop emerging technologies, and lead in organizations where information drives impact.
That breadth is reflected in the careers our graduates pursue across design, AI, libraries, archives, digital strategy, public service, health, research, and organizational leadership.
The sections below show how one field can lead to many kinds of work, from product design and technical strategy to archives, libraries, research, and public-sector leadership.
Career Outcomes
Outcomes That Reflect a Wide-Ranging Field
Our graduates are building careers across technology, education, government, consulting, and cultural institutions. The 2024 First Destination Survey shows strong outcomes for students entering a broad and evolving information workforce.
86.36%
Response Rate
77.33%
Success Rate
$79,266
Average Salary for Master's Graduates
111
Respondents Reporting Employment
Top Reported Industries
- Technology, Engineering, and Science — 25 reported roles
- Education — 12 reported roles
- Government — 9 reported roles
- Natural Resources, Energy, and Utilities — 3 reported roles
- Consulting and Financial Services — additional reported placements
Sample Employers
- University of Texas at Austin
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Austin Public Library
- Microsoft
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
- University of Texas Libraries
- Texas Department of Information Resources
Sample positions and salaries from the 2024 outcomes report include Product Designer ($140,000), UX Design Lead ($130,000), Machine Learning Engineer ($120,000), UX Researcher ($108,000), Usability Designer ($105,000), Digital Photographs Archivist ($50,000), Learning Commons Librarian ($55,100), and Librarian I ($59,259.20).
Career Pathways
One Field. Many Career Paths.
Information work is not confined to a single industry or job title. iSchool graduates move into design, AI, archives, research, libraries, digital strategy, and public service by pairing technical fluency with a strong understanding of people, systems, and institutions.
Design and Experience
Graduates shape digital products, research user needs, and improve how people interact with information and technology.
- Product Designer
- UX Design Lead
- UX Researcher
- Usability Designer
- Akanksha Garg — Lead Designer, Design Systems, Amazon Web Services
- Laura Huerta — Design Operations Coordinator, Atlassian
- Shatayu Mondhe — UX Designer, Gurucul Solutions LLC
AI, Software, and Technical Strategy
Graduates build intelligent systems, develop software, and guide technical decision-making in enterprise and startup environments.
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Generative AI Solutions Architect
- Senior Software Engineer
- UX Researcher
- Jasleen Singh — Generative AI Solutions Architect, Google
- Biswajit Saha — Senior Software Engineer, Dell
Archives, Libraries, and Public Memory
Graduates preserve records, expand access to knowledge, and support communities through cultural heritage and library work.
- Digital Photographs Archivist
- Learning Commons Librarian
- Librarian I
- City Archivist
- Madeline Moya — City Archivist, City of Portland
- John H. Slate — City Archivist, Dallas Municipal Archives
- Isabelle Antes — OER Librarian, Texas State University Libraries
Government, Research, and Information Strategy
Graduates improve public services, organize complex systems, and translate information expertise into research, policy, and strategy.
- Business Process Specialist
- Research Leadership
- Information Architecture
- Digital Experience Strategy
- Libby Peterek — Digital Experience and Information Architecture Leader, IBM
- Kenneth Copelin — Research Leadership
- Melissa Ocepek — Associate Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
the Career Development Team
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Rachel Konakci
Assistant Director of Career Development
Career Support
Walk-in Hours
- Graduate Students Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in UTA
- Undergraduate Students Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in FAC
